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Look at this painting. This painting was discovered in A. a Spanish cave. B. a Roman ruin. C. a Minoan temple. D. an Egyptian tomb.?
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Which of these was most likely to be the subject of a Minoan painting A. Warriors engaged in battle B. Animals running across a field C. A priest performing a ritual sacrifice D. A king being crowned?
B. Animals running across a field~ APEX
When was The Toreador created?
It was painted around 1550-1450BC.
What two civilizations did greek devlop from?
Minoan and Mycenaen
How do Minoan frescoes differ from Egyptian frescoes?
Minoan frescoes appear on the walls of homes and palaces, not tombs.
What was the purpose of the Minoan bull leaping statue?
Sir Athur Evans discovered it in Minoan ruins
Did early medieval artists borrow heavily from Egyptian artists?
No, the Minoan civilization
What early medieval artists borrowed heavily from all of the following except?
the Minoan Civilization- apex
which of these was most likely to be the subject of a Minoan painting?
animals running across a field
What 3 civilizations influenced the greek civilization?
Minoan, Achaean, Egyptian, Persian.
How do Minoans frescoes differ from Egyptian frescoes?
Minoan frescoes appear on the walls of homes and palaces, not tombs.
Which of these was most likely to be the subjects of a Minoan painting?
Animals running across a field.
Where and when did Minoan civilization exist?
Minoan civilization began on the island of Crete around 3000 BC. It lasted for about 1500 years before being succeeded by the Greeks. The Minoan capital was Knossos, and Sir Arthur Evans discovered the Palace of Minos there. The name 'Minoan' is derived from 'Minos'. Hope that helps.
What has the author Judith Weingarten written?
Judith Weingarten has written: 'The transformation of Egyptian Taweret into the Minoan Genius' -- subject(s): Antiquities, Bronze age, Egyptian Gods, Excavations (Archaeology), Genius (Companion spirit), Hippopotamus, Minoan Gods, Religion, Religious aspects, Religious aspects of Hippopotamus 'The Chronicle of Zenobia'
Did arthur evans decode Egyptian hierogliphs?
No, the hieroglyphs of Egypt had been translated long before his time, but in his work in Crete and Greece he discovered the first inscriptions using Minoan Linear A and Linear B and the script known as Cretan hieroglyphs - he named all three writing systems but he was unable to read any of them.Only Minoan Linear B has ever been translated - its language is an early and unusual form of Greek.
